The Brazilian National Institute of Industrial Property (INPI) reported a 10.3% rise in trade mark applications in 2024, reaching 444,037 filings.
Industrial design and software registrations also increased, with software applications surging by 25.5%.
However, patent filings saw a slight decline of 0.8% to 27,701. Decreases were also noted in technology contracts (22.5%) and geographical indications (3.7%).
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